🇮🇪 Ireland
Dublin travel guide
Dublin is Ireland's vibrant capital, a city of literary legends, legendary pubs, and warm welcomes. Home to writers like Joyce, Wilde, and Yeats, the city pulses with music, storytelling, and craic (good times). Georgian architecture, the River Liffey, craft beer boom, and easy access to stunning Irish countryside make Dublin an irresistible destination.
Language
English, Irish (Gaelic)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Timezone
GMT+0 (IST +1 summer)
Best time
May to September (longer days, warmer)
Budget/day
€80-180/day
When to visit
Jan
3°C to 8°C
Feb
3°C to 8°C
Mar
4°C to 10°C
Apr
5°C to 12°C
May
8°C to 15°C
Jun
11°C to 18°C
Jul
12°C to 19°C
Aug
12°C to 19°C
Sep
10°C to 17°C
Oct
7°C to 13°C
Nov
4°C to 9°C
Dec
3°C to 8°C
Safety
very safeDublin is safe. Temple Bar gets rowdy late. Petty crime exists.
Women travellers
Very safe. Normal nightlife precautions. Friendly city.
Culture & etiquette
- + Say "sláinte" when toasting
- + Try to catch traditional music (trad)
- + Enjoy the craic (good times)
- + Be ready to chat - Irish are talkative
- - Don't call Ireland part of the UK
- - Don't order an Irish Car Bomb (offensive)
- - Don't rush your pint
- - Don't skip buying a round
Food to try
Guinness
The black stuff - better in Dublin
Irish stew
Hearty lamb and vegetable stew
Fish and chips
Fresh Atlantic fish
Full Irish breakfast
Rashers, pudding, eggs, beans
Boxty
Traditional potato pancake
Whiskey
Irish whiskey (with "e")
Hidden gems
Details are indicative and may change. Verify visa, safety, and entry requirements before travel.